What we can learn about health from Gordon Ramsay Have you ever seen Kitchen Nightmares? This tv show starring Gordon Ramsay was fascinating to me. I wonder if you might be able to see the similarities between Kitchen Nightmares and going on a diet. Each episode of Kitchen Nightmares focuses…
(And how they are still affecting you today!) Have you ever thought about why you eat the way that you do? Some food behaviors you just can’t seem to shake actually come from what you learned in childhood. I have met with countless people who have been deeply affected by their…
Tips to move towards eating disorder recovery today I probably don’t need to tell you: Challenging an eating disorder is really freaking hard! The people with EDs I support sometimes tell me that they feel overwhelmed and hopeless with how much they need to do to move towards recovery. Let…
It’s possible to care TOO much about health and nutrition (really!). Healthy eating is celebrated by society, the media, our friends and family. But is there a point where your healthy eating might actually become unhealthy? It’s not a question that is talked about often, considering how much everybody from…
You’ve tried a weight loss diet with calorie counting, and it hasn’t worked. Whether it’s points, calories, or macros, numbers are everywhere in diet plans. They make it sound so very easy: calories in, calories out. You may be wondering why this simple equation has not worked for you yet….
People experiencing perfectionism understand the pressure that goes into having a ‘perfect façade’ and never making a single mistake, especially when it comes to food. Unfortunately, perfectionism and disordered eating go together like fire and gasoline. The pursuit of perfectionism can intensify self-criticism, heighten stress levels, and increase eating disorder…